An Easier Way to Monitor Glucose

An Easier Way to Monitor Glucose

See real-time glucose levels without sensor scans and receive alerts before lows happen so you can spend more time doing what you love.
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Dexcom G6's exceptionally accurate readings help you to respond faster to glucose changes

Respond Faster to Glucose Changes

Get exceptionally accurate readings even when your glucose levels are rising or falling fast so you can make treatment decisions in the moment.
Stay ahead of hypos with Dexcom G6

Stay Ahead of Hypos

Be alerted up to 20 minutes before a serious low (<3.1 mmol/L) so you can take action, even at night.

Dexcom G6 CGM vs. Freestyle Libre 2 FGM

Find the glucose monitoring solution that works best for you. Here’s how Dexcom G6 compares to the Abbott Freestyle Libre 2 flash glucose monitoring (FGM) system.
Dexcom G6
Freestyle Libre 2
Real-Time Glucose Data Visibility
Yes
Glucose data is transmitted automatically to your device* so you can view it whenever you need to.
No
You must manually scan your sensor to see a number and scan at least every 8 hours to avoid gaps in data.
Automatic Predictive Low Alert
Yes
The Urgent Low Soon alert can give you an advanced warning up to 20 minutes before a serious low (<3.1 mmol/L).
No
You can only see glucose level predictions when you scan the sensor, leaving you with a limited view.
Urgent Low Alarm
Yes
This preset alarm can notify you when your glucose is at or below 3.1 mmol/L.
No
Glucose alerts are optional and you still need to scan your sensor to see where your glucose is at.

Talk to Your Healthcare Provider about Getting Started

Dexcom G6 is covered by most public and private insurers for people living with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes using rapid-acting insulin.|| Talk to your healthcare provider about switching to Dexcom G6.
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* For a list of compatible smart devices, please visit dexcom.com/compatibility.
† Dexcom Using Your G6 Guide.
‡ Freestyle Libre 2 User Guide & Freestyle LibreLink User Guide.
|| Dexcom data on file, 2023. Individual benefits may vary by policy and plan.
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